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Tomizone acquires Jimojo to expand Oz operations
Wireless Networks

Tomizone acquires Jimojo to expand Oz operations

Tomizone set to become Australia's largest WiFi service provider in hospitality, acquiring Jimojo to boost its nationwide operations.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 7th May 2013
New model takes Brother into the corporate printing market
Cloud Services

New model takes Brother into the corporate printing market

Brother last week officially introduced it's new high speed business grade HL-S7000DN printer to the local market. Why is it so different ?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 6th May 2013
Android App of the Week - Google Play
Apps

Android App of the Week - Google Play

Our Android App of the Week is Google Play, the essential yet cluttered gateway to all Android apps, calling for a sleek redesign.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2013
Yelp set to 'revolutionise NZ retail industry'
Semiconductors

Yelp set to 'revolutionise NZ retail industry'

Will Kiwi consumers benefit from the arrival of an online review site, helping shoppers identify the most popular New Zealand businesses?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2013
Introducing the Asus Transformer All-in-One
Smart Home

Introducing the Asus Transformer All-in-One

Asus clearly subscribes to the 'big is better' mantra, with their Transformer All-in-One featuring an 18.4-inch tablet.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2013
Has the Wii U been hacked?
Gaming

Has the Wii U been hacked?

The Wii U faces a fresh challenge as it's reportedly been hacked, raising questions about the future of Nintendo's console.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Wed, 1st May 2013
Samsung sells Galaxy Note 8.0 to Kiwis
Apple

Samsung sells Galaxy Note 8.0 to Kiwis

Samsung launches new Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet in New Zealand, designed for work and play, retailing at $599 for Wi-Fi model.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st May 2013
Ubuntu 13.04: Raring Ringtail released to little fanfare
Operating Systems

Ubuntu 13.04: Raring Ringtail released to little fanfare

Canonical's Ubuntu 13.04, dubbed 'Raring Ringtail', launched quietly, offering polished performance and minor updates.

By Alistair Ross • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2013
NZ mobile data demand doubles
Unified Communications

NZ mobile data demand doubles

New Zealand's mobile data usage has doubled for the second consecutive year, driven by increased smartphone activity, says the Commerce Commission's report.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2013
Review: Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
Gaming

Review: Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen enchants with vast, immersive world and dynamic combat, promising endless adventure for RPG fans.

By Damian Seeto • 7 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2013
Telecom toasts S4 with $5 million data giveaway
Unified Communications

Telecom toasts S4 with $5 million data giveaway

Telecom celebrates Samsung Galaxy S4 launch with a massive $5M data giveaway for New Zealanders, promising a digital feast.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2013
Apple celebrates Decade of iTunes
Apple

Apple celebrates Decade of iTunes

Apple marks iTunes' 10th anniversary with a 100-song compilation, celebrating a decade of digital music dominance and 25 billion songs sold.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2013
Woz: Apple will 'surprise and shock us all'
Apple

Woz: Apple will 'surprise and shock us all'

Steve Wozniak maintains optimism over Apple's falling share price, confident that the company has surprises in store.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2013
StorageCraft simplifies MS Exchange management and recovery
Storage

StorageCraft simplifies MS Exchange management and recovery

StorageCraft's release of ShadowProtect GRE 7 revolutionizes MS Exchange management, offering speedy recovery of mailboxes and messages.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Apr 2013
Nexus Data Security relaunches as KeepItSafe
Hyperscale

Nexus Data Security relaunches as KeepItSafe

After partnering with J2 Global, Kiwi online backup firm Nexus Data Security rebrands as KeepItSafe, enhancing services with local NZ data storage.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 20th Apr 2013
Is illegal Dotcom data held overseas?
Megaupload

Is illegal Dotcom data held overseas?

Kim Dotcom alleges that illegal information gathered by New Zealand intelligence is stored overseas, urging the 88 wrongly spied-upon Kiwis to act.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2013

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Appetite for Apple waning as Kiwis favour Samsung
iOS

Appetite for Apple waning as Kiwis favour Samsung

Companies continue rivalry in New Zealand, with Apple's manufacturer share decreasing in the country for the first time.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2013
Standing online to see the phone tonight, and it's a Samsung, no iPhone
Apple

Standing online to see the phone tonight, and it's a Samsung, no iPhone

Kiwis queue online for Samsung's Galaxy S4 launch, sidestepping the cold campouts for a shot at winning big, all from home comfort.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Apr 2013